$320 —
Lower than 58% of capital city areas.
- 2016: $285
- 2021: $320
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Greater Adelaide · Capital City
Housing & Dwellings in Greater Adelaide
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than three-quarters of homes in Greater Adelaide have three or more bedrooms, reflecting a strong preference for larger family living. While housing costs have risen since 2016, they remain a little below the national figures for both rent and mortgages. This mix of spacious homes and more affordable costs shapes the daily living experience across the region.
$320
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- $150–$163: 1 area
- $163–$175: 0 areas
- $175–$188: 0 areas
- $188–$200: 0 areas
- $200–$213: 1 area
- $213–$225: 1 area
- $225–$238: 0 areas
- $238–$250: 0 areas
- $250–$263: 1 area
- $263–$275: 1 area
- $275–$288: 1 area
- $288–$300: 0 areas
- $300–$313: 0 areas
- $313–$325: 1 area
- $325–$338: 1 area
- $338–$350: 1 area
- $350–$363: 2 areas
- $363–$375: 0 areas
- $375–$388: 2 areas
- $388–$400: 1 area
- $400–$413: 0 areas
- $413–$425: 0 areas
- $425–$438: 0 areas
- $438–$450: 0 areas
- $450–$463: 1 area
- $463–$475: 1 area
- $475–$488: 0 areas
- $488–$500: 0 areas
All capital city areas, 2021. The marker is Greater Adelaide — lower than 58% of areas.
| Greater Adelaide | $320 |
|---|---|
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $320 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,562, both of which are a little below the national figures. Since 2016, these costs have risen by $35 for rent and $45 for mortgages.
$1,562 —
Lower than 69% of capital city areas.
- 2016: $1,517
- 2021: $1,562
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Greater Adelaide, the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (17%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Greater Adelaide, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 37.1% of homes are owned with a mortgage, while 30.9% are owned outright. The 28.4% of households that rent is a little below the national figure and is lower than most similar areas.
28.4% —
Lower than 64% of capital city areas.
- 2016: 28.9%
- 2021: 28.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.9% —
Lower than 52% of capital city areas.
- 2016: 30.7%
- 2021: 30.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Greater Adelaide, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 37%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 75% of the market, and 76.6% of all homes have three or more bedrooms. This is a little above the national figure, though the typical number of people per bedroom remains at 0.80.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of capital city areas.
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
75.0% —
Lower than 61% of capital city areas.
- 2016: 74.8%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
76.6% —
Higher than 66% of capital city areas.
- 2016: 75.0%
- 2021: 76.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Greater Adelaide, Separate house is the majority at 75%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Greater Adelaide, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Greater Adelaide [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/4GADE/greater-adelaide/topic/housing-dwellings